Furrow: meaning, definitions and examples

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furrow

[ ˈfʌr.oʊ ]

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agriculture

A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow, especially for planting seeds or for irrigation.

Synonyms

groove, rut, trench

Examples of usage

The farmer dug furrows in the field to plant the seeds.
The irrigation system was designed to distribute water evenly along the furrows.

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anatomy

A wrinkle or groove.

Synonyms

crease, fold, wrinkle

Examples of usage

The furrows on his forehead deepened as he frowned.
She ran her finger along the furrows of the old book.

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agriculture

To make a furrow or furrows in (the ground or another surface).

Synonyms

groove, rut, trench

Examples of usage

The farmer furrowed the soil before planting the seeds.
The plow furrowed the field in straight lines.

Translations

Translations of the word "furrow" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sulco

🇮🇳 रेख

🇩🇪 Furche

🇮🇩 alur

🇺🇦 борозна

🇵🇱 bruzda

🇯🇵 溝 (みぞ, mizo)

🇫🇷 sillon

🇪🇸 surco

🇹🇷 oluk

🇰🇷 고랑 (golang)

🇸🇦 ثلم

🇨🇿 brázda

🇸🇰 brázda

🇨🇳 沟 (gōu)

🇸🇮 brazda

🇮🇸 skurður

🇰🇿 жарма

🇬🇪 ღარი

🇦🇿 şırım

🇲🇽 surco

Word origin

The word 'furrow' has its origins in Middle English, from the Old English word 'furh' meaning 'furrow'. The concept of furrowing the ground for agriculture has been an essential part of farming practices for centuries, dating back to ancient civilizations. The use of furrows for irrigation and planting continues to be a common technique in modern agriculture.